Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

CARE FIRST HOME HEALTH CARE INC is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide physical therapy services under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The assistant will treat patients to relieve pain, facilitate recovery, and maintain performance, while also documenting their progress and participating in team meetings. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited program, current CPR certification, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy under the physical therapist's direction.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in therapeutic exercises and functional training.
• Observes and reports patients' reactions to treatment.
• Maintains necessary clinical records and documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Physical therapy techniques

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant program

Current certification or license as required by state law

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant- Home Health

Position

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To: Physical Therapist or Rehab Supervisor The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Utilizes physical agents, including, but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
• Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.
• Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
• Current certification or license as required by state law.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements